February 2007

In Feb. 2007 the I returned to Guatemala to teach a group of 12 women bead-weaving. This trip was the beginning of Circle of Hope. With a small amount of start-up cash, tables, stools, beads and other materials were purchased. 6 Sewing machines were donated and brought in suitcases to Aceituno. The women also learned the very basics of the sewing machine. With only 3 days to work, and limited spanish vocabulary, it seemed unlikely that anyone would learn much or continue to work without more instruction. It would be 9 months before I could return.